Lab Tech/Specialist Varying Levels - Lukens Lab

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These roles are responsible for conducting experiments and analyses in laboratory settings to investigate scientific questions in fields like biology, chemistry, and physics. Laboratory researchers design and execute experiments, collect data, and collaborate with scientists to advance understanding of fundamental and applied research.

The Department of Neuroscience at UVA’s School of Medicine is dedicated to gaining a better understanding of brain function in health and disease, with the ultimate goal to inform future treatment and improve quality of life. Our researchers use multi-disciplinary approaches ranging from cell biology and genetics to biophysics and immunology and their work is at the cutting edge of biomedical discovery. Examples of diseases actively researched include brain tumors, infection, hearing loss, multiple sclerosis, stroke, seizure disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, Huntington Disease and Alzheimer’s dementia. Importantly, many of our investigators are neuroimmunologists and glial biologists who take a particular interest in the interaction between neurons and immune or glial cells, respectively. Being an academic research department within the School of Medicine, our faculty take great pride in educating and inspiring the next generation of neuroscientists and academic physicians. We are a very interactive and collaborative group of scientists, so whether you are an aspiring student, postdoc, faculty colleague, a member of the community or a potential donor wishing to support our mission, we invite you to reach out for conversation.

Position Summary

The Lukens lab in the Department of Neuroscience and the Center of Brain Immunology and Glia (BIG) at the University of Virginia is seeking to hire a m otivate d and detail-oriented Lab Tech/Specialist varying levels to perform and assist with animal colony management, data analysis, and experiments. The Lukens lab is investigating the role of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury. Hiring level will b e depe ndent on experience.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the lab’s animal colony, genotyping, contributing to data analysis, performing molecular studies, and helping to train Graduate Students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  

• Experience: At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
  

Physical Demands

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. It also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

Position Type & Work Location

• Th is is a benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits .
  

• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
  

• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
  

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin after October 1 , 2025 .

Additional Requirements

• Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
  

How to Apply

Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R00 76838 .

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website .

Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
  

• Cover Letter
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field . You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF . Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested , with at least three responses required .

Contact

• For q uestions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu.
  

Job Profile
J1882 - Laboratory Research Operations and Service 1

Career Stream and Level
Operations and Service-O1

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